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 Testimonials
What You Say About Creative Catalyst
Productions Art Instruction Videos & DVDs
Here are a few of the thousands of your letters and emails about our videos and DVDs.
More about what you say about our Customer
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“I just wanted to say that I now own quite a number of your videos — Carrie Burns Brown, Ann Baldwin, John Salminen, Lesley Riley, Craig Nelson — and they are a fantastic resource.
I recently bought a video produced by another company and it was really
poor. I think this made me appreciate the quality of your productions and the artistic talent of your presents even more.
Well done!”
-Alyshia H. (2/26/07)
“Very pleased I found your site. Great customer relations and very efficient. Will purchase more art related items in the future.”
-Raymond S., UK (04/26/07)
“Thank you so much for having such a great company and offering so many wonderful DVD's. It's so nice to have the artist "in your home" giving you your own private workshop. I'm so exciting to get this new one. Thank you”
-Judy S. (9/26/07)
“The experience was great working with your company. I placed the order over the phone and got the DVD's the next day.”
-Catherine K. (9/6/07)
“Love your DVDs and Videos. I learn more from them than I do from a $400 workshop.”
-Chris F., Williamstown, NJ (09/15/07)
“I wanted you to know how much I LOVE the Jacqueline Sullivan DVD. She is a fantastic teacher and I feel so blessed that she is willing to share her techniques. Watching her DVD has totally transformed the way I work! Thanks!”
- Sam W. (09/19/07)
“The Colored Pencil: Getting Started Right is a great DVD.I'm been teaching myself how to use colored pencils and this DVD could have saved me hours of trial and error -- very useful tips on materials and techniques. Janie Gildow is an excellent instructor and artist. Thanks for offering this DVD.”
-Ann - Goleta, CA (10/06/07)
“You guys are absolutely the best! I can count on your products to be 100% enjoyable, informative and of very high quality.”
- Pamela V. -Tucson, AZ (05/8/07)
"The DVDs I have ordered from you have been extraordinarily informative and well done. Thanks much!."
- Carolyn Mc.D - Kennesaw, GA (05/17/07)
"Absolutely GREAT VIDEOS. It is like being at the workshop in person, can pay attention without taking notes or having distractions. Plus you have the ability of playback of any area you want to revisit! "
- Roseanne S. - Fallbrook, CA (05/17/07)
"Wow! That was fast! Got
the DVD today and
have already watched it - for the first but not the last time. It's
GREAT!! Thanks"
A few days later: "Since then, I completed my first
abstract and will be entering it into a show this coming Thursday."
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Ron N., Albuquerque (8/13/07)
“Hi you guys, I love your videos. My Ann Baldwin,
Traci Bautista and Claudine DVDs are about wore out... Well
you guys keep up the GREAT WORK. I don't have the money to
travel across the country to take all the classes of my favorite
artists and so your DVDs make it possible for me. THANK YOU
SO MUCH!!! Hope to hear from you soon.”
- Paula H.,
Louisville, KY (7/21/07)
“Just to let you know the videos I
ordered from you arrived in Scotland today. Thank you for such
prompt service. I didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.
I have had a quick look at them and am really pleased with
my choice. I will certainly order from you again in the very
near future. Next time I order do I need a log in or do I just
order as I did first time? Thank you again. Yours Sincerely,”
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Lorna M. H., Scotland (8/3/07)
“This is my first order. After previewing
many items, I am certain your DVD's are going to be superior
to numerous courses I've taken @ museums, etc. -Regards,”
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Jane R., Bridgewater, NJ (8/6/08)
“Your customer service is absolutely
the best! Not just accommodating and fast, but that sincere
kindness is unbelievable. Long story short, I received my replacement
CD. I just had to say thank you CCP!!! Don't make me come out
there and hug you, Susan!!!!”
- Sylvia D. (08/07/07)
“I've ordered from you before and love
what you sent as I live in a cultural vacuum and your DVDs
keep me inspired to keep creating.”
- Tina C., Hot Springs VA (08/15/07)
“I just received the John Salminen DVD. EXCELLENT. When will he
produce another? I've taken many workshops but his explanations of design
and composition are the best I've heard. He is a very clear, generous and
patient teacher. This video is worth a $400 workshop and you can watch it
again and again!- ”
- Connie K. (08/09/07)
“Fantastic workshop! Amazing and filled
with plenty of variety! Talk about mixed media! I didn't want
this video to end. I recommend this DVD to everyone. I have
quite a collection of art instruction and this is definitely
in my top 10. My daughter, who is not an artist, walked in
the room while I was viewing it. She didn't get far and sat
down to watch the WHOLE video with me... My age is going to
show now, but I must say it... ‘Traci Bautista is WAY
COOL.’”
- Sylvia D., Chicago (08/07/07) |
I
just received 3 of your videos - Claudine, Lesley, and Traci
and I haven't gotten a thing done now for 2weeks. Every minute
I want to watch the videos - they are better than any movies
I own. I have learned so much and just want you to know what
a great job you did with these women and their art. Thanks again.I
want to order a couple more collage artist tapes when I get some
more money. – Pat S., fiber artist, Cincinnati
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Just
wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Betty Carr art instruction
video. Besides her inspiring teaching, your production was superb.
I find the set up for this one easy to follow while she paints.
Thanks for being out there. – Cathy J. |
I
just finished watching George James (teaching video) for the
second time, and he was wonderful. You do a terrific job producing
the videos. I have one from another production company that can't
compare to yours. Many thanks. – Shirley
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Loved
it – more, please. At last, affordable art workshops! Thank
you!! May we please have more of George James? His paintings
are pure magic – a feast for the eyes. Color, design, mystery,
whimsey, mood & moore!! – Phyllis
M., Vancouver, WA |
What
fun, to have Mary Todd Beam "in my home". I learned
so much from seeing Mary paint with layers over the gel. Nice
close-ups. Good color and lighting. The little spill of black
gesso is priceless!…Thanks for your sense of humor and the
out-takes. Best of luck with your venture. -
Linda R O |
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I
have just seen George James' "Mastering Yupo" and wondered
what other videos you have. His is one of the best I've seen. -
Marcia B. |
Watched
it twice – this is a keeper. I’m a gambler – hit the jackpot
with this video. I’ve purchased 4 other videos from other companies &
would like to send them back. Jan should show other artists how it’s
done. – Rita C., Fresno, CA |
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Just
wanted to complement you and your wife on the fine product you
are putting out. Nothing is missed while watching a tape. - Jack
& MaryAnn B. |
I
love the two DVD's I bought from you! They're great. - Christine
H. |
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The
video arrived today........I sat right down to watch every minute
of it. And will be watching it again and again. Took notes too.......helps
me to remember. I love how it is done. I love how it shows your
actual brush strokes, the little memos as you go along, showing
your palette etc etc. Very well produced to help me see and understand
your techniques. AND, the bonus at the end of your pointers on
color, palette, value etc etc etc. ..I hope I have not taken up
too much of your time, but so wanted to tell you how much I like
the video…Thank you.C. LaGrow |
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I have 5 of your videos and each one is great…They are so professional.
The sound & lighting is very good & you do such a good job
at panning in and out at the right moments. I like to see how the
artist mixes color & water in the palette & you capture that.
I also like the inserts of information that’s added during the video.
Particularly love the background music. I love guitar & could
listen to it for hours, especially while painting…
I find I learn so much more from watercolor videos than I do from
books. I tend to misinterpret a lot of things from books just because
the terminology of watercolor can mean different things. And that
can change the outcome. But to see them actually perform can make
such a difference. Unfortunately, I cannot get to a lot of workshops
due to lack of time so having the videos are the next best thing.
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here are a bunch more...
“Wonderful
teaching personality. Very! Very! Good instruction for understanding.” - R. Marks, Indianola,
NE
“Excellent!!
The editing with the photo inserts as the painting progressed were
a super idea. Excellent presentation with photo inserts provided
clarity to a point of interest. Do hope you’ll consider more tapes.” -P.
Treblas – Lady Lake, FL
“I
am so pleased that you have started a newsletter. I have several
of your videos---Mary Todd Beam, George James, etc.---and am
very pleased with them. As with many artists, I can't always
fit a workshop in with the artists that I would like to. Having
the videos is the next best thing. I recently loaned my George
James video to a friend who had been introduce to the Yupo in
a class and needed to have some help with it. She loved the video
as much as I. These artists come across so well in the videos,
much as I have seen them in the workshops I've been privileged
to attend with them. Thanks so much.” -
Donna B. W., Aloha, OR
“Just
a note to say thank you for the speedy (oh, SO speedy!) arrival
of the video 'Craig Nelson - Quick Studies'. I write on behalf
of my IT illiterate 'Mom', (as you would say) Ann, who enjoyed
it enormously. Her comments: "Thank you. Enjoyed the video,
very interesting and crammed with good
teaching points." We are both thoroughly impressed with your
service. You're doing a great job. - Thanks again.”
- Jane
“Thank
you sooooooooo much! I bought some Yupo paper and was all set
to go when the tape arrived (broken in shipment) and I was very
disappointed. I certainly appreciate this wonderful customer
service (video replaced immediately). I'm in a watercolor class
and we've been admiring George James' paintings and certainly
applaud his big success in recent shows! I will tell everyone
in my class how terrific you are!.” - Sue G.
“I
received the replacement and appreciate it so much! It truly
is wonderful! It's hard to find a gifted artist who is also articulate
and George is a terrific instructor. Thank you very much.” - Sue G.
“It
is excellent. I have taken a workshop with (this artist). Just
like being there again…Excellent teaching tool. Thanks!” -
MWR in Roanoke, VA
“I liked it.” - LK, Big Rapids, MI
“Excellent.
Keep these videos coming if you can!” - JT, Terryville,
CT
“Well done.” - JDM - White Bear Lake, MN
“Wonderful – Very
Detailed.” - M.A., Weston, CO
“I
have bought at least 5 videos from you and have found them all
to be excellent.”
- Jocelyn P., Miami, FL
“Supurb!
The best. I teach watercolor on Yupo as well as other art subjects…A great presentation.” – Jan.
F.
“Very good.
I like your productions best of my videos!” – Debra C., Wellsville, UT
“Great
Resource.” – Mary
H., TX
“I absolutely
love this video. The quality is superb…As a watercolor artist of
5 years and still struggling and learning from the masters such
as Morris I truly appreciate the quality of the video and thank
her for sharing some of her talent with us. Look forward
to more…videos.”
- Sharron
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“Wonderful”
– Barbara R., High Point, NC
"Loved it!..Awesome!," -
Judi J., Wintakpack,
FL
"It was excellent." – Loren
D.,Idaho
Falls, ID
"I absolutely loved
it. I also love her book and refer to it all the time. The video
was so great to watch because it helped clear up a few salt questions
I had." - Sandra S., Santa
Cruz, CA
"Very Informative." - Nancy
H., Eagle Point,
OR
"Very good - thorough." -
Annon
"From start to finish-it's
great! Excellent explanation of techniques. Show us more!" -
Jeanette W., Pueblo, CO
"Loved it! I'm so happy
that I have it in my library. Judy is good as an instructor and
shares every little detail. Most take you just so far." -
Marilyn B.,
Billings, MT
"A great help seeing how
Judy approaches a painting. Salt techniques, interesting. Beautiful
color. Thanks for all the tips like using the mailing tape for
stencil work and masking tape to take off friskit. I'm going to
watch this tape many times. I appreciate you making such a gorgeous
video. I also have your book." - Catherine N., Antioch,
IL
"I loved the video.
Please have Judy do more." - Rayann O., Pueblo,
CO
"Excellent!" -
Marcia R., Depew, NY
"Terrific!" -
James W., Wpabville,
TX
"Great - all meat! I like
the on screen call outs - and the out takes. Good music too." -
Barb L., Lawrenceville,
GA
"Loved her tape!" -
Pat P., Baton
rouge, LA
"Very Good." -
L. Mammone, West Hills, CA
"Really liked it. Very
informative and she did a great job." - annon
"Very good. Informative.
Showed technique very well." - Daphana G., Dale,
TX
"It is wonderful and easy
to follow." - Donna F., Sarasota, FL
"Wonderful & Excellent.
Thank you so much. You seem to take great care of informing the
artist what is needed and how to use them. When is your next video?" -
annon
"Very informative. Loved
the demos. Very well videoed, even enjoyed the outcuts at the end." -
Carolyn S., Cloudcroft, NM
“Very enjoyable & informative.
The videos is an added bonus to your book.” - Coni
H., Aptos, CA
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"WOW
you are fast—I just ordered Susan Bourdet's DVD on Wednesday and
I have it already. I didn't pay for any type of special shipping
and still received it in only two days. Creative Catalyst, thank
you so much!"
Renee S. - Leesburg, GA |
I
am so impressed with the wonderful help which Susan Mackay has
given me when ordering some dvd s and C.D. I had trouble playing it on
my recorder and had so much help from Susan. She is a gem.
I
am also impressed with the ethics of your company, replacing the
dvd so promptly and with no fuss. Thank you so much ..
I
have also found the goods are of a high quality.
Regards, -
Patricia H. - Australia |
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Susan,
thank you for your prompt reply with instructions re replacement
process. You are right as always...I really don't think I can wait
that long. I love your sense of humor!... Sylvia
D., Park Ridge IL. |
I
receive the shipment today. Thanks so much – it came so quickly.
-Jill E., Canada |
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“Thank
you so much for sending me another set of George James videos.
I have to apologize, for it appears it was my player which was
at fault..The second set you sent played without colour again!
We contactred the makers of the player and after much "tooing
and frowing" my husband was able to make adjustments to the
player (he is an electrnics engineer" and now at least I am
able to play the dvds. I am so sorry to have caused you so much
inconvenienceand I will send the set back to you tomorrow. I
can't tell you how much I appreciate your attention to the problem,
you certainly run a very ethical and moral business. And I thank
you again most sincerely. - a
grateful Patricia.” -PT, Australia |
Thanks!
Susan at CCP is the best!
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Tina K. - Hollywood, CA |
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